Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded…
Can an ancient virus be brought back to life? What 500‑year‑old smallpox DNA reveals
Smallpox is the only human infectious disease to have been eradicated worldwide. Researchers have now recovered fragments of…
No completion date agreed for Ireland’s €2.2bn National Children’s Hospital
There is currently no date agreed for completion of the new children’s hospital between construction firm BAM and…
Budget expected to include funds for shingles vaccine, but no change for Drugs Payment Scheme
The rollout of a shingles vaccine is now expected to be included in the upcoming budget. It is…
A Camp for Children With Brain Injuries Zips Ahead, Despite Federal Uncertainty
MILLVILLE, Pa. — In an open field, arrows whizzed through the humid June air and struck their targets.…
Children’s Health Ireland: 104 children on spinal surgery waiting list
There are 104 children waiting for spinal surgery with Children’s Health Ireland including three waiting over a year…
Medics say every hospital should have staff childcare built in
The two multi-million euro hospitals being built in Ireland will not offer a creche for hospital staff, even…
EPA issue warning as E.coli found in private well water supplies across Ireland
Hotels, creches, nursing homes, and schools dependent on getting water supplied from private wells should ask whether it…
Father’s diet before conception impacts baby’s body composition
A father’s diet can affect his children’s health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study…
Child trafficking: ‘Alarming’ that children can travel into Ireland without correct checks in place
An anti-trafficking organisation says it is not acceptable for the State to say that a “high majority of…
New poll shows young adults lack practical healthcare management skills
Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the practical skills needed to manage their own healthcare, suggests…
After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on
The sister of twin babies missing for 67 years from a former Cork mother and baby institution has…